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Physicians Committee Accuses University of Washington of Cruelty to Ferrets

Critter News

I live in Seattle and I am always skeptical of how the UW treats its lab animals. Full story in the Seattle Times. says only about 13 percent of the pediatric-residency programs in the United States use animals for such training. I had never heard of the use of ferrets in medical research though.

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Crazy Flickers

10,000 Birds

Alex Washoe is a freelance writer and bookseller in Seattle, WA. “They always seem to be flying into things.&# (Like cartoon animals always do). They are pretty much year round residents throughout the continental United States. who can be found regularly at the bird and wildlife blog Birdland West.